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General| Brand | ASTEC |
|---|---|
| Model | KPI-JCI FT2640 |
| Category | Construction Equipment |
| Language | English |
Explains the manual's aim to help users maximize equipment value and minimize downtime.
Details the manual's structure into chapters and numbered sections for ease of navigation.
Defines DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT notations for safety and operational guidance.
Identifies authorized dealers as the primary source for unique equipment parts.
Explains how to obtain replacement parts for components sourced from third parties.
Highlights the necessity of serial numbers for accurate component identification when ordering parts.
Addresses issues where the engine stops unexpectedly, focusing on fuel supply and priming.
Covers scenarios where the plant fails to start or shuts down, often related to fuse issues.
Details potential causes for reduced operational speed, including hydraulic and engine issues.
Provides a step-by-step guide on how to safely disengage the track brakes for towing or movement.
Outlines the procedure for correctly re-engaging the track brakes after movement.
Discusses causes of material accumulation on the conveyor belt and solutions like tension and dust suppression.
Addresses belt damage caused by foreign objects or overtensioning, requiring cleaning and tension adjustment.
Explains why material adheres to return idlers, usually due to non-turning idlers or dust issues.
Covers issues of material escaping at the hopper, related to worn flashing or gaps.
Identifies reasons for the belt dislodging from the pulley, such as misalignment or dirt buildup.
Addresses belt slippage on the drive pulley due to insufficient tension or worn lagging.
Explains belt tracking problems caused by splice, idler, or tension issues.
Details causes of bearing overheating like misalignment, wear, or excess load.
Addresses excessive grease leakage from bearings due to incorrect lubricant, wear, or seal failure.
Explains fluctuating crusher speed, often linked to V-belt slippage or voltage issues.
Identifies causes of excessive vibration, including toggle plate movement, incorrect speed, or setting issues.
Covers common reasons for the crusher failing to start or stopping, such as V-belt issues or material blockage.
Addresses high bearing temperatures due to lubrication, grease, or speed problems.
Details causes of knocking sounds, including spring tension, jaw clearance, and loose components.
Similar to other components, addresses high bearing temps from lubrication, grease, or speed.
Explains cracked side plates due to hitting objects or plant leveling issues.
Covers uneven feeder wear or material distribution problems from feed method, buildup, or leveling.
Identifies causes of support spring breakage like leveling, overload, or material buildup.
Addresses the feeder failing to start, usually related to the crusher not running.
Covers strange noises from the feeder, potentially caused by hitting objects, loose bars, or worn bearings.
Discusses low efficiency due to incorrect speed, feed distribution, or timing.
Explains oil discharge from the breather due to incorrect shaft rotation or overfilled reservoir.
Guides troubleshooting when open loop pumps are unresponsive, checking diagnostics, speeds, and pressures.
Addresses lack of charge pressure in closed loop systems, checking filters, motors, and couplings.
Details issues where closed loop pumps have pressure but don't function correctly, using manual overrides and electrical checks.
Provides steps for fixing jaw wedge adjustment cylinders that fail to hold position, involving spring tension and plumbing checks.
Troubleshoots track movement issues despite pressure buildup, checking filters, voltage, connectors, and coils.
Guides on resolving counterbalance valve issues where they cannot hold a load, involving deactivation and O-ring checks.
Addresses excessive noise from hydraulic motors or pumps due to air, low fluid, filter issues, or wear.
Troubleshoots unresponsive hydraulic controls caused by low fluid, closed valves, blocked lines, or pump wear.
Explains how to reset the alternator circuit breaker when it trips, ensuring safety lockout procedures are followed.
Addresses engine starting problems related to the alternator circuit breaker, checking its status and connections.
Details the problem of water ingress into the resistor plug affecting engine and remote control function.
Troubleshoots communication loss between the overload protection system and the radio remote, checking E-stops and wiring.
Guides on diagnosing radio remote malfunctions, checking link status, tether cable, and batteries.
Addresses high engine temperature warnings, advising to check fault codes and engine derate charts.
Explains that FMI code 6272 in the Engine Fault Code History indicates a synchronization issue with the ignition key.
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